So, you need a way to practice self care in the mornings?
If you’re like me you KNOW that starting your morning with a healthy self care routine is really good for you. Yes?
Well, I’m writing this post today so you and I can actually start making this morning self care ritual come true!
Please join me on a journey to start our days off better, which will make a huge impact on our lives!
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First things first, for your Self Care Morning Routine:
YOU MUST WAKE UP EARLIER! Yes, this is obvious.
Seriously though, you need to make this happen if you want to start your day off on the right foot and begin this positive, new morning routine.
Here’s what I recommend…
Get out of your bed 1 hour earlier in the morning.
Yes, it’s that simple (or hard depending on your situation). Here are some tricks that help me wake up in the morning:
- Set your alarm clock early.
- Don’t press snooze – or do press snooze once if that’s what you need, but then get up!
- Don’t stay up too late. You still want to aim for your 7 – 9 hours of sleep.
- If you wake up in the early morning, open your blinds so the sun can help you rise.
- Also, check out this super easy tip to get out of bed in the morning.
–Whatever you do, I promise it WILL become a habit and your body will eventually be happy to get up earlier. I promise!
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Now that you’re starting a new morning self care schedule I want to ask:
- What makes you feel good?
- What do you consider a healthy treat?
- How would you spend an extra 30 to 60 mins of your day if you had time?
This will help you decide how to spend the first part of your day.
*Also, find time to practice self care every day of the week with these gorgeous printable self care worksheets (includes 75 new ideas)!
Morning Self Care Ideas to Start Your Day:
Tip! If you are bad at focusing on one thing at a time, set the timer and time block your morning self care.
1. Spend the first 30 minutes of your day with NO media
I’m talking no TV, radio, social media… nothing!
When was the last time you did this? If you have zero media during the first 30 minutes of your day, the question is; who would you fill your time?
Now go do that!
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2. Take a walk around the block
If you have a dog you are used to this, but if not try walking. It’s a great way to wake up naturally and enjoy listening to the world waking up.
Depending on where you live you can walk to a cafe for your morning brew, or simply just walk, stretch and contemplate.
3. Journaling
Whether you actively journal or not, first thing in the morning is the perfect time to dedicate to this.
I like to write all of my thoughts down – good, bad and everything in between. This is a great way to get something concerning off your chest and an even better way to just let go of any upsetting feelings.
By writing positive, grateful feelings in your journal it will give you a chance to really practice gratitude for the good things you have in your life.
Here are my favourite gratitude journals:
Start Where You Are, By Meera Lee Patel
The 52 Lists Project, By Moorea Seal
4. Put the kettle (or coffee pot) on & make it a ritual
I know most of us do this every single day, but let me ask you this…
When was the last time you actually drank your chosen cup of goodness while it was still hot?!
During your alone morning time, you can make your brewing up an enjoyable process. Enjoy every sip. Sit down and drink your tea or coffee in peace or while you do a little gratitude journaling or reading. Drink your hot cup outside if you can while you hear the birds waking up 🙂
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5. Read from a Book that Inspires You
I think the best type of book to read first thing in the morning is something that inspires you; something that sets the stage for the day you want to have. This is the kind of self care that helps your soul.
One of my recent reads does just this… Blessed, Beautiful Now, by Corey Wheeland. Check out my review of the book here. You can also grab a copy straight from Amazon below…
Blessed, Beautiful Now, By Corey Wheeland
6. Tune into your spirituality
For some that will be reading from the bible. For others, it could be meditating or simply, practising yoga or simply spending some time on positive affirmations.
Dedicating time in your morning self care routine to practice being spiritual is the key for many of us to set the stage for the kind of day we want.
7. Activate Your Scent
So many of us tie certain scents to happy thoughts and memories.
Take a moment to think about what scents give you happy feelings. Make a list of this + other scents that you love.
For example, here are mine:
- The smell of freshly cut grass
- Mud in the spring
- Fresh flowers
- Lavender
So for me, going for a walk in the morning is ideal, so I can find these lovely smells.
Think about how you can bring your favourite scents into your morning routine.
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Let’s recap your self care morning routine:
- No media for the first 30 minutes of your day
- Take a walk
- Start journaling
- Brew up and make it a ritual
- Read something that inspires you
- Get spiritual
- Add some happy scents to your morning
These are the few ways I love to start my day. As I mentioned at the beginning of the post, I will be doing this morning self care challenge and I’d love you to join along.
Leave a note in the comments section below if you want to join me and connect with me in my Facebook group so I can see how this is going for you 🙂
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Yolanda xo
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I can’t tell you how many times I leave work frazzled in the mornings and it ruins my whole day. These are great tips I’ll definitely start implementing!
Hi Beth! I hear you. If you start your day off on the wrong foot you can definitely feel it all day long. xo
I love the idea of going for a walk in the morning. Once it’s not freezing in the AM, I’m definitely going to start doing that!
I do a couple of these things already and they definitely help me to start my day well, especially the no media rule. I will add one or two more in and see how I go, thanks.
Loved reading this! It gave me a bunch of good ideas – I’ve been meaning to change around my morning routine for a while now. Beautifully written! Thanks for the article!
Thank you so much Sonja 🙂
I like the idea to activate your scent. Scent is such a powerful activation tool. Smells have the ability to bring is back to a different time. Thinking about the smells that make us happy probably helps our positive mood. I’m going to try this! Thanks for the tip.
I would love to have the motivation to go for a walk in the morning! Activating a happy scent is also a great idea. When I’m stressed, I put lavender oil on the tip of my nose but I haven’t thought to try it as a morning routine. Thanks for the ideas!
I love your suggestions for a self care morning! Especially the no media part and going for a walk. I know I always feel good after a bit of exercise, what a great way to start the day!
These are great tips! The first thing i do every morning is scroll through my social medias. I should really try no media for the first half hour!
I love mornings. This is a wonderful time of the day to set powerful intentions. I thoroughly enjoyed this post for the awesome tips and much needed reminders.
I learnt a while back that it is better to have 10 minutes less sleep and have a relaxed morning than to fly around the house going crazy. I also prepare the night before, which makes life a whole lot easier!
I love these ideas. Plus theyre so easy
I could definitely do with a better routine – I have lost the plot a little bit in this respect lately!
I find I reach for my phone first thing, hit the coffee straight away (I used to be such a healthy breakfast eater) and then go straight into work… I need to have a little self-care first thing that is for sure!
I do enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning and I make it a point to not tune into any social media as soon as I wake up. I found a great book to start my day off on a positive and spiritual note: Miracles Now by Gabby Bernstein. Can’t wait to start adding that to my morning routine.
I started not using social media for the first two hours of my day and it has made a huge difference in my productivity and anxiety!
What lovely ideas to start the day! I hadn’t considered thinking about scent first thing in the morning before but it really makes sense! My sense of smell is very acute and scents can really trigger different moods for me. Great idea!
My mornings are always my weak spot, probably because I have been a night owl for as long as I can remember. However, I am trying to make my mornings better and applying these tips to my day is sure to help.
I used to love my mornings and going for beach walks to activate my scent and meditate in the morning. I was only saying earlier today that I’m going to change back to going to bed early so I enjoy mornings again. Thank you for the reminder of how beautiful and productive mornings are.
Beach walks in the morning sound unbelievable! Lucky you that you can do this! I hope you do start them again. Take care Angie!
Such lovely ideas – I never thought about the scent one, though I suppose I kind of do this with my morning coffee routine. You have inspired me to bust out my pour-over coffee maker and enjoy this process. Also, I too often find myself diving right into work rather than walking my puppies, first. I think I will switch it up. 🙂 Thank you!
Hi Jamie! So happy to have inspired you 🙂 Starting your day right makes such a difference. Enjoy your mornings 🙂 xo
These are great tips! Something I do in the morning, and throughout the day, is drink a lot of spring water. We get it from this place called Cedar Springs and we’re totally obsessed. It makes me feel productive, knowing I’m staying hydrated, and that carries over to other things.